Philadelphia Eagles (first stint) In early 2005, Reed suffered an injury which ended his 2005 season. While jumping a fence near his home in
Tampa, Reed cut the back of his knee and sustained damage to the peroneal nerve that affects movement in his lower leg and foot. He returned to the Eagles with the aid of a special brace and played in the
Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the
Oakland Raiders on August 6, 2006. Reed's comeback was cut short as the Eagles released him on the final day of cuts before the season.
St. Louis Rams In October 2006, Reed was signed by the
St. Louis Rams as a kick returner for the
2006 season, but he was cut after playing in six games.
Atlanta Falcons Reed signed with the
Atlanta Falcons in December of that year to provide depth for Atlanta's depleted secondary. The Falcons cut him following the season.
New York Giants He signed with the
New York Giants for their 2007
training camp but was released on the final day of cuts.
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint) The Eagles re-signed him the next day. However, Reed
muffed a critical punt late in the first game of the season against the
Green Bay Packers. This led to his subsequent release and the Eagles' signing of
Reno Mahe. However, he was re-signed within weeks to back up injured All-Pro safety
Brian Dawkins. Reed has since returned to the Eagles'
special teams and has resumed his role of kick returner. In a week 12 game against the
New England Patriots, Reed was named the starter at the strong safety position when
Sean Considine and
Quintin Mikell could not play due to injuries. Reed spent the first seven weeks of the 2008 season with the Eagles, appearing in five games and recording three tackles. He was released on October 21 to make room for
fullback Kyle Eckel.
New York Jets Reed was signed by the
New York Jets on December 10, 2008, after the team waived
running back Marcus Mason. ==References==